Carolyn Layton (Carolyn Layton)
Completed: 10 October, 2022
Carolyn Layton
- Start date: 12 August, 2022
- Age When Completed: 72
- Direction Walked: Southbound
Track Towns and Supplies
- Did you have any issues finding food/supplies? Yes
- The towns seem to be improving their offerings of hiker foods. I prepared home made meals mostly, but had some Feed the Hike and Strive as well. I resupplied lunches and extras on the way through. My partner was resupply person up to DRV then he dropped off boxes at Visitor Centres before joining me to walk at DRV. Excellent , friendly, helpful service provided by Visitor Centres Peaceful Bay was the only place that didn't have many supplies even for lunches.
Your Story or Advice for Others
General CommentsA thoroughly enjoyable walk through a wide variety of landscapes on well -maintained and well signed posted tracks. The shelters, water tanks and toilets made it a comfortable experience.
Your Best Equipment
All my gear worked well because I had gradually updated before the trip. Must mention the campsite toilets! The best, with the provision of the dunny brush and detergent meaning they were mostly sweet smelling!
Your Worst Equipment
Didn't have any.
Advice for Others
Plan the basics well but don't worry about the small stuff because you can work it out on the way. Relax, every last minor detail about the track doesn't need to be known and planned for beforehand.
Trip Details
How you completed the Bibbulmun Track:- All at once
- Who did you complete the Track with? Other - Solo from Kalamunda to DRV From DRV to Albany with Greg Hunt
- Was undertaking your hike the PRIMARY/MAIN purpose of your TRAVEL from where you currently live? No
Your Experience
There were many favourite sections! The days when we moved from inland to coast and travelled through different habitats stand out. And of course the fabulous tall forests.
Highlight of your trip
The long distance walking